Baling-press.



E. C. &.N. H. SOOY.

BALING PRESS.

APPLICATION FILED PEB. 18, 1913.

Patented Jan. 13, 1914.

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BALING PRESS.

APPLICATION FILED FSK18, 1913.

Patented Jan. 13, 1914.

2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 S UNITED STATES PATENT FFCE,

EPI-IRAIM C. SOOY AND NORMAN I-I. SOOY, OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

BALING-PRESS.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed `February 18, 1913.

Patented Jan. 13,19iisi,

Serial No. 749,196.

To all whom it may concern.'

Be it known that we, EPHRAIM C. Scor and NORMAN H. Scor, citizens of the United States of America, residing at Kansas City, in the county of Jackson and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Ealing-Presses; and we do hereby declare that the following is a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification.

The objects of the invention are: First, to obtain in a baling press the full compression of the baling material, with a close proximity of the power and head-block or plunger, and which will augment the reciprocations of the latter, and at the same time afford a maximum feed opening for the reception of the baling material. Second, to combine the direct action of a pitman, in baling presses, with the toggle levers. Third, in baling presses, to shorten the path of movement of a toggle lever and obtain the conjoint action of a pitman thereon and upon the plunger. Fourth, the automatic control or timing movement of the feeder head, for the baling material.

The invention consists in the novel construction and combination of parts, such as will be first fully described and then specifically pointed out in the claims.

ln the drawings: Figure 1. is a side view, in elevation, of the improved baling press, a portion of the balance wheel on the driving shaft of the engine being broken away to show the power transmission gear, and with the side of the baling chamber broken away to show the guiding devices for the plunger, the latter' being shown in a forward position, and the automatic materialfeeding devices being shown in an elevated position. F ig. 2. is a longitudinal, vertical, sectional view of the improved baling press, showing in dotted lines the plunger at its limit of rearward movement, and the automatic material-feeding devices, at the completion of its downward movement, also showing the holder for the division board, in a elo-sed position. Fig. 3. is a detail, ison metric view, of a portion of the head-block and of the channel and angle-plate guides carried by the head-block or plunger, and the channel guiding plate on the inner surface of the side of the feed chamber. Fig. Li. is a broken, vertical, sectional view of a portion of the feed and baling chambers, showing the hopper and the division board in position within the feed chamber, the plunger being at the end of the rearward movement, and the automatic feeding devices at the limit of its downward movement, and in which movement the division board is carried to its position in rear of the compressed charge of the material. Fig. 5. is a detail view, in perspective, of the gear wheels and the rear end of the feeder beams, from a position in rear of the rear end of the bed of the press, the en gine being removed.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures of the drawing.

The invention as designed is a portable baling press, comprising power-driven material-feeding and compressing mechanism.

ln the construction of the baling press and the invention, and referring to the accompanying drawings, 10, 10 indicate parallel angle beams, which form the bed of the press, and as shown extend the entire length of the press. rlhe rear ends of the angle beams are spaced apart the distance required for the width of the feeding and baling chambers, and are secured rigidly to the upper surface of a transverse beam 12. Beneath the beam 12 is a pillow block 1.4i secured thereto by a king-bolt not shown, so as to obtain a partial rotative movement of the block. Upon the lower portion of the pillow block is a horizontal shaft bearing 1G, through which extends a shaft or axle 17, upon the ends of which axle are the supporting wheels 18.

At a point in the direction of the forward ends of beams 10, about two-thirds the distance from the rear ends of said beams, is a transverse beam 19, secured to the lower surfaces thereof, and upon the lower surface of which beam are shaft bearings 20, in which is supported a shaft or axle 21, Upon the ends of the shaft cr axle 21 are the supporting wheels 22.

Upon the rear endpcrtions of the angle beams 1() is mounted the sides 28, of a base frame for the gas engine 2li, of the usual type, and not requiring further description. Upon the upper surface of the base frame 28 is journaled the transverse crank shaft 25, the ends of which shaft extend a short lll@ distance outwardly from the lines of the outer surfaces of the sides 23, of the base frame, and upon said ends are mounted the balance wheels 25 and 27, the latter wheel being upon the end of the shaft, in the .direction of the left-hand side of the ballng press. Upon shaft 25, adjacent the inner surface of the wheel 27, is loosely mountedaA small gear or cog wheel 2S. Between the cog wheel 28 and the outer surface of the side 23, of the base frame for the engine, is loosely mounted a drum 29, with which drum the loose cog wheel is rigidly connected. Upon the balance wheel 27 is a clutch 290, of the usual description, which clutches the drum 29 when the clutch is operated t0 engage the drum, and in the well known manner. lilith the crank 25, on the crank shaft 25, is connected rotatably the outer end of the pitman 30, of the engine. l

Upon the angle beams 10, at the requisite distance forward of the line of the forward ends of the sides 23, of the base frame for the engine, for power transmission, is mounted in the journal boxes 31X, on said beams, the transverse rotary shaft 3l, upon the end of which shaft in the direction of the left-hand side of the press is mounted a large gear wheel 32, which meshes with the cog wheel 28, on the crank shaft 25. Upon the shaft 3l, between the journal boxes 31X, is mounted an elongated portion 33. lilith the inner surfaces of the vertical portions of the angle beam l0, at a point the requisite distance forward the position of the journal boxes 3lX for power transmission, is connected the lower ends of the vertical standards 34, with the upper ends of which standards are rigidly connected the rear end portions of the upper angle beams r)The upper angle port-ions of the beams are cut transversely at 35X, and from said point the flanges extend inwardly. These beams extend forwardly to a position in a vertical line with the forward ends of the angle beams l0, and parallel therewith, and are arranged the proper distance in height to form between the said angle beams l0 and 35 the respective feed and baling chambers 36 and 37, of the press.

The bottom plate 33, for the feed and baling chambers, and upon which the plunger reciprocates,'extends from the line of the standards 34, forwardly, to the line of the forward ends of the beams l0, and in width from the line of the inner surface of one angle beam l0, to the line of the inner surface of the opposite angle beam l0, said plate lying latwise upon the horizontal portions of the angle beams, as seen in section, in Fig. 2.

The side plates 39, to the feed chamber 36, extend from a point on the inner surfaces of the angle beams l0 and 35, a short distance forward of the standards 34, forwardly to a point in a vertical line with the transverse supporting beam 19, for the bed plates l0, of the press, and are riveted to the inner surfaces of the vertical portions of the angle beams l0 and 35.

The top plate 40, for the baling chamber 37, extends from a point a short distance in vrear of a vertical line extending through the rear portion of the transverse bed-supporting beam 19, the rear end 4l of which plate forms the forward end of the feed opening 42, for the baling material.

43 indicates the hopper, the forward end 44, of which hopper extends downwardly in a vertical line with the forward end 4l, of the feed opening 42, the sides 45, o-f which iopper, at the lower ends are secured rigidly to the upper surfaces of the horizontal portions of the angle beams 35. In the rear end 46, of the hopper, is a vertical slot 47, for the purpose further described.

Extending above the line of the horizontal portion of the angle beams 35, and forming a continuation of the standards 34, are the vertical standards 48, which extend upwardly approximately two-thirds the height of the hopper 42, and in the upper ends of said standards are the journal bearings 49, in which is journaled the ends of the rocking shaft 50. Secured rigidly to the shaft are the radial guide flanges 5l, between which ianges extends the short, rear end-portion of a fulcrumed feeder-beam 52, upon the lower surface of which end are the lugs 53. The beam 52 is secured to the shaft 50, by the U-shaped clamping bolt 55, the ends of which are screw-threaded and extend upwardly through said beam, and are provided with the nuts 56. Extending around the upper end 55, of the bolt are spiral springs 57, one end of which springs bears against the nut 56, and the other end against the upper surface of the beam 52. rlhe forward end of the feeder beam 52 extends forwardly to a position in a vertical line wit-h the feed opening 42, to the feed chamber 35, of the press. To the lower surface and upper endportion of beam 52 is pivoted, intermediate its ends, at 5S, a supporting arm 59, the upper end of which arm extends a short distance above the line of the upper surface of beam 52, and with said end are pivotally connected, at 50, the outer ends of the armcontrolling rods 6l, the inner end-portion of which rods are pivotally connected at 63, with the upper end portion of the standards 4S.

lVith the outer face portion of the arm 59, is rigidly connected a face-plate G4, which extends downwardly a short distance below the lower end of the arm 59, and to said lower end of the arm and rear surface and lower ends of plate 64, is rigidly connected a block 65. To the outer side portions of the block 65, and face plate 64, are bolted the upper ends of the feed plate 66, the lower ends of which plates are made of increased width, to the width of its upper ends. lVith the lower portion and outer surface of the plate 64, is connected rigidly a proj ect-ion or lug 67, for the purpose further described.

TWith the hopper 43, and secured rigidly to the inner surface and forward end 44, of the hopper, are vertical guide plates 68, for the division board 69, which is in the path of movement of the lug 67, in a downward movement of the forward end of the fulcrumed feeder beam 52, the division board being held with slight friction by the spring plates '70, on the inner surface of the guide plates 69, t-his feature, however, being of well known construction and operation, and not necessary to further illustrate.

71 indicates the head block or plunger, which is composed of a hollow casting, having a vertical compressing plate 72 and sides 73, a top-plate 74, and a bottom plate 75. y'ilhe form of the head block is rectangular, and narrower in width than the width between the plates 39, of the feed chamber 36. With the upper portion and outer surfaces of the sides 7 3, of the head block, at a point a short distance downwardly from the line of the upper, horizontal surface of the plate 74, is rigidly connected the channel bar 76.

Upon the inner surface of the plates 39 to the feed chamber 36, and extending from the rear end of said plate forwardly to a point approximately two-thirds the distance in the direction of the forward end of said plates are secured rigidly the horizontal channel bars 77. With the sides 7 3, of the head block 7l, directly beneath the lines of the lower surfaces of the channel bar 77, are secured the forward ends of the angle bars 7 8, the rear ends of which bars extend rearwardly the same distance as the channel bars 7 6. The channel bars 76, and angle bars 78, act as guides for the head block, and move with the head block in a relatively close position to the stationary, intermediate channel beam 7 7 and guard the head block from any distorted position. l/Vith the rear, transverse surface of the top plate 74 is hinged the inner end of a covering plate 79, to the feed opening 42, to the feed chamber 36, and which is supported in a horizontal position upon the upper surfaces of the channel bar 76, and slides in the forward movements of the head block upon said channel bar, and rearwardly until elevated in position as further described.

1n the uprights or standards 34, at a point equidistant from the lines of the upper and lower angle beams 10 and 35, is journaled the ends of a transverse rotary shaft 80, upon. which shaft are mounted the oppositely-positioned, large gear wheels 81 and '82, which are spaced apart, and mesh with the elongated pinion 33. With the inner surfaces and spokes of the opposite gear wheels Sl and 82, at a point as illustrated, intermediate the shaft 80, and the gear teeth of the said wheels, is connected the ends of a wrist-pin 83. Upon the said wrist-pin 83 is loosely mounted the rear end-portion of a straight lever-bar 84, the forward end of which lever extends a short distance past the line of the circumference of the gear wheels Sl and S2, when in forward position, and forms one arm of the toggle levers, further explained.

85 indicates a transverse rotary shaft, which is journaled at its ends in the journal boxes 86, located upon the angle beams l0, at a point a considerable distance forward of the standards 34, and a slight distance forwardly of the path of movement of the gear wheels 8l and 82. Upon the shaft 85 is mounted the lower end of an oscillating lever 87, with which lever, is pivotally connected at 88, the forward end of the lever bar 84.

90 indicates the plunger operating lever, which is pivotally connected at its forward end with a transverse rod 91, connected at its ends with the sides 73, of the head block. The rear end of the lever 90 is pivotally connected with the side of the oscillating lever 87, at a point above and concentric with the pivotal point of the lever S4 with the shaft 85, the levers 90 and 84 forming with the lever 86 a compound toggle lever.

Upon the upper end and forward surface of the oscillating lever S7 is an upward and forward annular projection or lug 93, which comes into contact with the lower surface of the hinged plate 79, when the head block 91 moves rearwardly in position.

Upon the upper surface and rear end portion of the lever or bar 84 is a lug 94, with which are pivotally connected the lower ends of the parallel connecting bars 95, the upper ends of which bars are pivotally connected with the lugs 53, on the lower surface and rear ends of the fulcrumed feeder beam 52.

96 indicates brace bars, which extend from the lug 53, and extend forwardly to and are connected fixedly with the lugs 97, on the lower surfaces of the radial flanges 5l, on the shaft 50, supporting beam 52.

96 indicates the ordinary retainers for the material compressed by the head block, and for which no special description is required.

98 indicates the ordinary U-shaped tension rods, which extend beneath the forward ends of the angle beams l0, and the ends extend upwardly through the socket plate 98X, on the outer surfaces of the angle beams 35, said ends being scrcw-tlneaded, and upon said ends are the spiral springs 99.

100 indicates the tension wheels, which are CAD provided with threaded hubs, and are fitted to the screw-threaded ends of the tension rod 97, in the well known manner.

In operation, power from the engine 24 is transmitted to the crank shaft 25 and to the balance wheel 26, and the rotation is imparted to the drum 29, through the clutch 290, and from cog wheel 28, on the said shaft, to the large gearV wheel 32, on the shaft 81, and power is transmitted from the elongated pinion 33, to the combined gear wheels Sl and 82, and from the wrist pin 83, connecting said wheels to the connecting bars 95, connecting the wrist pin with the rear end of the feeder beam 52 and reciprocating movement is imparted to said beam, which beam in its downward movement enters the slot 4T in the rear 'end of the hopper 43. Simultaneously with the power imparted to the feeder beam 52, power is communicated to the combined toggle levers Sil, 87 and 90, and a reciprocal movement is imparted to the head bloclr 7l, and the head block is moved within the feed chamber 36 from the oscillating lever, the lever 87 acting to force down the toggle lever 90 toward the dead center compressing the baling material in the baling chamber. ln the position as seen in full line, in Fig. 2, of the described mechanism, the wrist-pin 83 is at the limit of its forward stroke, and in which position the pivotal point 83, of the lever S4 with the gear wheels 8l and S2, and the pivotal point 91, of the lever 9G, at the point. of connection with the head block or plunger are in a horizontal line and form a dead center, in which the full power of compression is extended upon the head block and the baling material, the position of which head block is slightly past the forward end 4l, of the feed opening 42, consequently the full compression of the material is obtained. In this manner the full force of the power transmitted from the wheels Sl and 82 moves the head block the desired distance within the baling chamber, and upon the return movement of the head block the toggle levers permit of the rearward movement, in close proximity to the wheels 8l and 82, thus utilizing less space than heretofore required, and obtaining the full power of compression of the head block. Ealing material is now supplied to the hopper d3, which passes within the feed opening 42, within the feed chamber 36, during the time the head block begins to pass in rearward movement. through the feed chamber, in which movement of the head block the outer end of the feeder beam 52 first obtains its starting downward movement, and in which rearward movement of the head block the angular projection or lug 92 comes into contact with the lower surface of the hinged plate 79, and moves said plate in an upward direction above the gear wheels 8l and 82. ln the rearward movement of the head block,

the forward end of the feed beam 52 descends the feeder plates 66, forcing the material through the feed opening into the lower portion of the feed chamber, and upon the forward movement of t-he head block the compressed charge of baling material is forced within the baling chamber, the end of the feeder beam being raised simultaneously in position. These operations are continued until a sufficient quantity of the baling material is forced within the baling chamber 37, to form a bale of the requisite size, when in the upward movement of the outer end of the feeder beam 52, a division block 69, as seen in Fig. t, is placed within the guides G8, and upon the downward movement of the outer end of the feeder beam the lug 67 comes into contact with the upper endrof the division block and forces the same within the feed chamber, in rear of the compressed bale in the baling chamber, it being obvious that the density of the bale may be controlled by the contraction of the sides of the baling chamber by means of the tension devices 97 and 100.

In the downward movement of the outer end of the feeder beam 52, the rod 61 changes the position of the feeder plates 66, so as to effect a movement of said plates into a direct line with the feed opening 42, and at the same time the connection of the bars with the rear end of the beam, and t-he lug 91k, a turning movement is effected with the feeder beam, to cause the sequence of the downward movement of the feeder beam at the time the head block begins its rearward movement, and the rapidity of this action is consequent upon the reciprocations of the head block, the power of comp ession obtained being of maximum efliciency. In each forward movement of the head block the hinged plate 7 9 closes the feed opening ft2, the plate supporting the baling material placed within the hopper until the head block moves rearwardly and discharges the material within the feed chamber 86.

In connecting the inner end of the toggle lever 90, on the plunger, with the oscillating lever above the pivotal point of connection of the inner end of the toggle lever 84, a longer reciprocal movement is imparted to the plunger than could be obtained by pivoting said levers at the same point from the axis of oscillation of the oscillating lever 87. This construction enables the employment of a short, and consequently more powerful, crank movement of the wrist pin 83.

rlhe spring 57 takes up the shock upon tie down stroke of the feeder beam upon the baling material, and the nuts 56 regulate the connecting of the beam with the supporting shaft 50, for said beam.

Various changes in the construction and combination of parts may be made, and such modifications employed as are within the scope of the appended claims.

Having fully described our invention, what we now claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

l. lfn a baling press, the combination with the feed chamber, and the plunger Within said chamber, of a hinged covering plate adapted to cover the feed opening in the forward movement thereof, toggle levers coacting with the plunger to impart compres\ sion to the baling material, a pivoted oscillating lever with which said toggle levers are pivotally connected, and means thereon for contact with the hinged plate on the plunger in the rearward movement thereof.

2. ln a baling press, the combination with the plunger, a power-operated wheel, toggle levers co-acting with the wheel and plunger' to impart a reciprocal movement thereto and compression to the baling material, a fulcrumed feeder beam, and pivoted connecting bars connected with the pivoted end of said levers connected with said wheel also with the inner end of the fulcrumed feeder beam.

3. In a baling press, the combination with a plunger, of a power-driven wheel, toggle levers pivotally connected with the said wheel and the said plunger, an angular eX- tension of the pivotal end of the toggle lever connected with the power driven wheel, a fulcrumed feeder beam, and connecting bars connecting the said angular extension of the toggle lever on said wheel with the inner end of the fulcrumed feeder beam.

4. ln a baling press, the combination with the feed chamber and the plunger movable thereon, of a power-driven wheel, materialcompression levers having their outer ends pivotally connected with the plunger and wheel, respectively, an intermediate oscillating lever pivotally connected with the bed of the press and with the upper portion of which lever the inner ends of the toggle levers are pivotally connected, a materialfeeder beam fulcrumed on said press, an angular extension on the pivot-al end of the toggle lever connected with the powerdriven wheel, and connect-ing bars connecting said angular extension with the inner end of the fulcrumed feeder beam.

5. In a baling press, the combination with the feed chamber, a plunger, rotary power wheels adapted to impart a reciprocal movement thereto, compression levers pivotally connected at their outer ends with said plunger and said wheel, respectively, an oscillating lever pivotally connected at its lower end with the bed `of the press, and with the upper end of said lever the inner ends of the compression levers are pivotally connected at concentric points concentric to the axis 0f motion of the oscillating lever a feeder beam fulcrumed on said press, a lug on the pivotal end of the material-compression levers connected with the said wheel, and a connecting bar pivotally connected at its ends with the said lug and the inner end of the fulcrumed feeder beam, respectively.

EPI-IRAIM C. SOOY. NORMAN H. SOOY.

Witnesses:

l?. D. GLonn, ANNIE L. GREER.

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